SEOUL, June 30 — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke by phone today and agreed to elevate bilateral ties in a wide range of areas.
The Yonhap News Agency reported Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung as saying that in their first phone conversation since Lee took office earlier this month, the two leaders agreed to establish a strategic partnership to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
"They agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in a comprehensive area, including peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and future growth sectors, such as artificial intelligence and digital," said the office in a statement.
Lee expressed hope for Wong's participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held in South Korea's Gyeongju later this year, while Wong wished for the summit to be successful and voiced hope for continued high-level exchanges.
— Bernama
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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during the second Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council- China Summit, part of the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on May 27, 2025. — Picture by BERNAMA[/caption]
